Private Client Solicitor
Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications.
We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Solicitor to join our Private Client team.
Applicants should have strong experience across the board and must have been running a caseload independently and be involved in networking and business development. Areas of focus will include:
- Wills
- Powers of attorney
- Living wills
- Long term care planning
- Tax planning
- Trusts
- Court of Protection
- Estate administration & probate
- Grants of representations
- Deeds of variation
- Resolving disputes concerning wills & estates
Duties
- Independently managing own varied caseload of private client matters
- Responsibility for providing high quality, timely, professional advice on Probate and Estate administration, Inheritance Planning and Trusts.
- Preparing trustees resolutions and deeds of appointment of funds.
- Correspondence with executors, trustees, beneficiaries and other professionals.
- Promoting a compassionate and sensitive disposition and client experience when dealing with the elderly or incapacitated.
- Proactively networking and marketing within the team to generate new business and reputation.
- Attending clients in their own environment as required.
- Responsibility for mentoring and assisting more junior team members.
- Maintaining good billings records within the team.
Desired Skills
- Qualified Solicitor
- Legal background with specific experience in Wills, Trusts and Estates
- Knowledgeable in the areas of Inheritance and Capital Gains Tax advice
- Ideally candidates will hold STEP or SFE accreditations, or be working towards these. This is by no means essential but highly desirable and support will be given to those seeking to pursue this.
- Enthusiasm and commitment
Recent experience of working in a law practice is essential. A competitive and incomparable package will be available to the right candidate.